Last week, when we asked for the status on Monteleone’s, our favorite bakery on Court Street — and one of the oldest bakeries in Brooklyn — which has been shuttered for months, one commenter said that the “contractor is allegedly in jail for bank robbery!” but that the owners were getting a third partner to help get the business running again. We were temporarily relieved. Unfortunately, a recent Chowhounder who goes by jimmyjazz offered this depressing update…

“I have some bad news… I was talking to one of the Esposito brothers next door today, and it looks like it’s all over for Monteleone’s. Apparently, the Camareris never had any money to invest, just their name, for what that’s worth. Another investor fell through, and the original Monteleone’s baker had to abandon shop and is now working elsewhere (Esposito wasn’t sure where). The store sits vacant except for some new, state of the art baking equipment which is apparently too large to easily move out. No more cheesecake or ridiculously good ices (Court St Pastry just doesn’t compare). Anyone know any good bakers, with money to spare, in need of a home?”

Somebody, say it ain’t so! And if anyone knows the whereabouts of the original Monteleone’s baker, please let us know.
What’s Up With Monteleone’s? [Brooklyn Record]
Monteleone’s Bakery [Chowhound]